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NOTES
Nestled in the hamlet of Leasingham (2 kilometres south of Watervale), the Tim Gramp winery has served as a production and cellar door sales base since its purchase in 1996. The four acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, winery complex and old stone cottage provided the perfect opportunity for Tim Gramp to pursue his winemaking direction and philosophy.
Tim Gramp is a fifth generation member of the family that made Orlando famous. His grandfather Hugo Gramp was Managing Director of Orlando. His father “Snowy” Gramp was a Director and Viticultural Manager. The Gramp family sold the company based in the Barossa Valley in the early ‘70’s, but Tim has continued the tradition by “flying the flag” under his personal label.
A graduate of Roseworthy College’s Wine Production and Marketing course, Tim spent a number of years in the McLaren Vale region learning his craft. Then in 1991, Tim gained access to some superb McLaren Vale Shiraz fruit and set about making his first vintage.
TASTING NOTES
The fruit for this wine was sourced from the famous Watervale region. A classic dry style of Riesling with seductive lime, lemon and floral aromas. The zesty and elegant citrus components follow through onto the palate, balanced with refreshing acidity and good length of flavour. Time in the cellar of 6-7 years will reward the consumer with a wine of enticing complexity.
REVIEWS
Green-quartz; a powerful riesling, with citrus and apple aromas and flavours to a rock-solid palate; good short-term development. Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2014 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
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